Momentum MOCAM-720-01 Axel Indoor Security Camera Guide
- June 9, 2024
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Momentum MOCAM-720-01 Axel Indoor Security Camera Guide
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Introduction
The Momentum Axel™ is an indoor HD Smart Home Security Camera with remote monitoring capabilities that can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection. It’s great for indoor surveillance for your home, office, shop, warehouse, or other locations. All you need is a:
- Wireless internet connection, and
- Mobile device (Android or iOS See page #6 for device requirements.
Use your smartphone and/or tablet to use and manage the camera and app’s functions remotely.
LED Indicators
Axel displays an LED indicator light that lets you know what it is doing.
- Solid Red Light: The camera is booting up.
- Slow Blinking Red Light: Disconnected from Wi-Fi.
- Double Blinking Blue Light: Ready to connect to Wi-Fi.
- Blinking Blue Light: Axel is connected to Wi-Fi.
- Solid Blue Light: The user is currently live streaming.
What’s Included
Wi-Fi Requirements
Axel requires a 2.4GHz or 5GHz router (802.11bg/n) for Wi-Fi connectivity.
This is a standard home Wi-Fi router. You will need your Wi-Fi name and
password when pairing your mobile device and camera.
Note: If you are using a 2.4GHz + 5 GHz dual-band router, create separate
SSID names for each band on your Wi-Fi router settings page. This will make it
easier for you to select the 2.4GHz or 5GHz band for camera setup.
Mobile Device Requirements
The Momentum app requires a smartphone or tablet device that runs on Android
5.0+ (Lollipop) for Android devices or iOS 9.0+ for Apple devices.
Download the Momentum App
Download and install the Momentum app on your mobile device. Search for
Momentum on the Google Play Store for Android devices, or on the Apple App
Store for iOS devices. You may also scan the QR code below from your mobile
device to route you directly to the app. Make sure the app logo you download
matches the one shown below.
Create an Account
If you don’t already have a Momentum account, you will need to create one. To
create a new account, follow the in-app instructions.
Setup
To begin using your Momentum device you will first need to pair it to your
Momentum account and then connect it to your Wi-Fi network.
Pairing
IMPORTANT: Make sure your mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi
network as the one you will be connecting the camera to. (This is required
just for the pairing process; feel free to disconnect your mobile device from
the Wi-Fi network after pairing is complete if you wish to do so.)
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Power on the Axel camera.
Once your Axel has been powered on, it should already be put into pairing mode. There will also be a sound played to notify you that it’s ready to connect. If it’s not in pairing mode, you will need to hold the reset button for 10 seconds. You should hear a sound play that the camera is ready to connect. -
Open the app and select Axel.
From the Momentum app, select Pair device, then select Axel. -
Connect to Axel’s Wi-Fi access point.
When prompted in the app, go to your mobile device’s Wi-Fi settings. You should see a Wi-Fi network option for “MOCAM-720-01”. Tap the network to connect, then return to the Momentum app again. -
Enter Wi-Fi credentials.
Your Wi-Fi network will automatically be detected. Enter in the password (if any) for the Wi-Fi network. -
Name your device.
Select from the provided list of names or create a custom name for your new camera. Once you’ve finished naming your device, your setup is complete!
Pairing additional Momentum Devices
To pair additional Momentum devices, select Pair in the Devices section of the
app menu and repeat steps 2 – 6 that was used in pairing your initial Momentum
device.
Pairing Additional Non-Momentum Devices You can use your Momentum app to
control non-Momentum devices like the Nest™ Learning Thermostat. To pair non-
Momentum devices select Pair in the Devices section of the app menu and select
the non-Momentum device you wish to pair. Simply follow the in-app
instructions for pairing that device with your Momentum app.
Setting up Rules
Your Axel camera will record video when rules have been set through the
Momentum App. Rules allow your device to activate and monitor the area while
you are not watching the live stream. Set triggers to have your Axel activate
under certain conditions.
Note : You must have a Momentum Capture Cloud Storage subscription or a
micro-SD card to record videos and photos.
Triggers
You can set a trigger for Axel to have it start automatically recording after
detecting motion.
Adding a New Rule
Add the days of the week and times of the days you want this rule to be set in
place. The trigger you have chosen will then set off an action of your
choosing, such as Taking a video clip with the device you have selected.
Mobile Alerts
Once you have created a Rule set to your chosen parameters, you will receive a
notification alert to your mobile device if an event is triggered. If you’d
like to stop receiving alerts, you must delete the Rule or you can turn it off
from your mobile device’s notification settings for the Momentum App. You may
also view all of your previous alerts by tapping the Activity tile on your
Dashboard.
Storage Options
Axel can save your recorded videos or pictures through the Momentum Capture
Cloud Storage subscription plan or with your own micro-SD card inserted into
the device. The micro-SD card slot can be found on the side of the camera
device. (see pg. 5)
Momentum Capture Cloud Storage
After you initially pair a Momentum device to your Momentum account, you will
be provided with a 30-day free subscription trial period. The Momentum Capture
cloud storage subscription will allow you to store recorded pictures and
videos taken by your Axel camera. If you wish to continue the cloud service
after the trial service has expired, you may purchase and manage your
subscription plans by logging into your Momentum account from the main
momentumcam.com website. Note: If you have multiple devices, you will need to
purchase additional plans for them.
Micro-SD Card Storage
If you’d prefer not to use the cloud-based storage subscription plan, you can
opt to use your own microSD card (up to 128GB) instead. Insert the micro-SD
card into Axel’s micro-SD slot on the side of the camera. The app will then
automatically record events and camera photos you take directly into the
micro-SD card. Once the memory capacity has been reached on the card, the new
recording will loop over and begin to overwrite the earliest saved recordings.
Your Dashboard
Your dashboard is your app’s home screen where you can view and access your
paired devices. You can rearrange the Tiles on your dashboard by tapping the
Pencil icon in the top right corner of the app. You can also make some device
tiles larger or smaller when editing your dashboard. Be sure to tap the Save
Dashboard button at the bottom when you are finished editing.
Camera Functions
Axel has several functions you can control through the Momentum app.
Watching Live Video
To view the live video stream, first, select the camera you would like to
view. Rotate your mobile device to view in either portrait mode or landscape
mode.
In portrait mode, you can use your fingers to pan around the video feed.
Landscape mode will display the video in full-screen mode. You may use your
fingers to pinch to zoom in on the video as well.
(Note: You do not need a micro-SD memory card nor a cloud storage subscription for live video streaming.)
Taking Photos
Tap the Camera icon to save a screenshot while watching a live video.
To save images taken from your Axel you must either have a:
- Micro-SD card inserted into the camera, or
- Cloud storage subscription for the specific device through the Momentum app.
Recording Videos
Tap the Record Video icon to start recording. Tap the Record Video icon again
to stop recording. To save you must either have a:
- Micro-SD card inserted into the camera.
- Momentum Capture cloud storage subscription.
Audio Functions
You can engage in two-way conversations while you’re in Axel’s live video
stream option. Note that the audio will only go through one source (camera or
app) at a time.
To speak through the app to Axel’s speakers, tap on the Microphone icon. You
must tap on the icon again to de-select it to begin hearing Axel’s side again.
To only listen through Axel’s audio, make sure the Microphone icon is de-
selected.
Viewing Recorded Photos and Videos
On the Home screen, tap the Activity tile to view recorded videos, captured
photos, or alerts for a specific day. You can also access the activity list
from the live camera view.
When you select a video in your activity list, it will begin playing back automatically. To rewind or fast forward, tap the video to reveal the video playback controls.
Saving and Deleting Recordings
If you have purchased a cloud subscription and set up a rule for recordings,
footage of those recordings will be automatically saved onto the cloud for the
predetermined time, depending on which plan you have purchased. If you have
inserted your own micro-SD card and set up a rule for recordings, footage of
those recordings will be saved on the micro-SD card until the storage becomes
full and loops back over to record your previous recordings. However, if you’d
like to save your cloud or micro-SD card recordings to your mobile device’s
local storage, you can do so while you’re viewing the specific recording.
Press the ‘save’ button at the bottom right corner to save a copy of the
footage onto your mobile device’s local storage. You may also delete the
recording permanently off your cloud storage or micro-SD card by tapping the
‘delete’ icon at the top right corner of the screen while viewing the
recording.
Device Settings
Under the Menu tab, you will find Device Settings. Here you can change your
device’s name, check on the device’s Cloud subscription status, update the
firmware, and make adjustments to the camera’s image quality, motion
detection, and sound detection levels. Use the slide bar to adjust the image
quality, motion detector, and sound detector to your liking.
Deleting Devices
If you’d like to remove a device from your account, tap the Menu and go to My
Devices. Select the specific device, tap Settings, then tap the Remove icon at
the bottom of the screen.
Restoring Forgotten Passwords
If you’ve forgotten your login password, tap on the Forgot Password button at
the sign-in page. You will receive an email with instructions to guide you
through the rest of the way.
Resetting the Camera
If your camera is having connection issues, most of the time a camera reset or
a simple power reset will fix the issue.
- To reset your Momentum device, hold the Reset button on the back of the camera for about 10 seconds. During the reset sequence, the LED indicator light on the front of the camera will first display a solid red, then a double-blinking blue.
- You will then need to re-pair the camera again. Follow the same initial pairing process (see pg. 9).
Troubleshooting
Assistance is available both in the app and on the Momentum website.
- To access the most current version of the user’s manual, tap the Menu icon to launch the screen with a menu bar and tap Support.
- For further assistance, go to https://www.momentumcam.com/help/
About Momentum
Momentum provides an easy-to-setup home security camera that connects to your
smartphone or tablet giving you real-time video streaming and two-way voice
communication anywhere, anytime. Momentum subscribers also have access to IOT
cloud-based storage for camera-captured videos from a user-friendly mobile
app. Whether you want to check on your babysitter, are wondering what your
pets are doing, or are leaving for vacation, you’ll always have an eye on your
home with Momentum. For more information, please visit
www.momentumcam.com or contact us at
[email protected].
FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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